FeaturedActive yesterdayCOPD LearningsWhat is something YOU didn't know about COPD that you have since learned?...Reactions0reactionsComments124 repliesAwarenessCoping
FeaturedCOPD Frustrations!What is the most frustrating part about living with COPD?...Reactions0reactionsComments399 repliesAwarenessCoping
Active todayWhat changes have you had to make because of your COPD? Have you had to change your daily routine? Your job? The way you eat? Let us know and share tips that might help others who are struggling to make these...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTips & Advice
Active todayCorrect diagnosis My oxygen levels are currently at 96-98% but I’ve been diagnosed with stage 4 COPD and it doesn’t seem to make sense???...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosis
Active todayJust a rant.I am fed up with this illness. Nothing makes me think more than I will be glad when my day comes. For me life sucks, family deserted me. I am...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesDepressionCopingMental Health
Active todayHow do you know when the Ventolin inhaler is emptyMy husband has been using the Ventolin inhaler. It says there are 200 DOS. Not sure if there are puffs. How do you know if the puffer is empty...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Active today I sit still, am ok without oxygen. 140 bpm walking. calcium ok is fast. Oxy also rises to 96.Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesCoping
Active todayCannulas, mouth breathing, Nostril dilators, and sleep!I sleep with a cannula, as many of us here do, I imagine. My nasal passages are narrow, and are rarely so clear that I can comfortably breathe only through...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
Active todayCommunicating with your Healthcare Team!What advice do you have for the community about talking with your doctor? How do you prepare for your appointments and make sure your concerns are being taken seriously?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTips & AdviceHealthcare Team
Active todayWhat is your flare-up action plan?What do you do when you have a COPD flare-up or exacerbation? Let's share our tips and advice on how to get through those scary times....Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTips & Advice
Active todayDifference between hospice and palliative careThe topic says it all....Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesHospice & Palliative Care
Active yesterdayvoice Just a quick question, Is it common for someones voice to get weak with COPD...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesSymptoms